Miami Dolphins
Brian Hartline - #82 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 199 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/22/1986 |
| Birthplace | North Canton, OH |
| College | Ohio State |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 4th round, 8th pick by Dolphins |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 74 | 1083 | 1 |
Dolphins get glimpse of life without Long
The Dolphins will see what they have at the tackle position in the last month with Jake Long, who is set to be a free agent, on injured reserve.
Dolphins place OLT Long on I.R.
The Dolphins placed OLT Jake Long on injured reserve Tuesday. The four-time Pro Bowler reportedly tore his triceps in Sunday's loss to the Patriots.
AFC East Spin cycle: Patriots again reign supreme
It's a familiar sight — the Patriots donning celebratory AFC East champion gear, with the rest of the division looking up at them.
Dolphins OLT Long has triceps injury
Dolphins OLT Jake Long left Sunday’s game with a triceps injury, and NFL.com’s Jeff Darlington reports that the team fears he tore his triceps.
Patriots top Dolphins, clinch AFC East title
The Patriots took advantage of Miami's mistakes Sunday to win 23-16 and clinch their fourth consecutive AFC East title.
Key matchup: Dolphins defense vs. Patriots QB Tom Brady
The Dolphins kept their faint playoff hopes alive with a win over the Seahawks in Week 12, but have a much stiffer test against Tom Brady's Patriots.
Dolphins sign former Giants CB Coe
The Dolphins signed former Giants CB Michael Coe, the team announced on Wednesday.
AFC East Spin cycle: Pats embarrass Jets, while Dolphins rally for win
On Thanksgiving night, the Patriots handed the Jets a loss to forget, and New England finds itself close to clinching the AFC East for the fourth year in a row.
Dolphins rally past Seahawks 24-21
Dan Carpenter kicked a 43-yard field goal on the final play Sunday, and the Dolphins scored 17 points in the last 8:08 to rally past the Seahawks 24-21.
Reports: WR Gaffney suspended two games
Former Dolphins WR Jabar Gaffney has been suspended two games by the NFL, according to reports.
Key matchup: Dolphins running game vs. Seahawks run defense
The Dolphins are in must-win territory and will try to get their run game going against a stout Seattle defense.
Dolphins have crucial decision to make with OLT Long
OLT Jake Long leads a group of several Dolphins starters with expiring contracts, and the franchise tag might be too costly.
Dolphins waive WR Gaffney
The Dolphins waived WR Jabar Gaffney on Tuesday and claimed TE Kyle Miller off waivers from the Colts.
AFC East Spin cycle: Three 4-6 teams looking up at Patriots
The Patriots dominated in Week 11, extending their division lead to three games over the Bills, Jets and Dolphins, who are all 4-6.
Ejected Bills fan found dead after game
A Bills fan who was ejected at halftime of Thursday's Bills-Dolphins game at Ralph Wilson Stadium was found dead Friday morning.
PLAYER NEWS
Hartline's agent says the veteran receiver has agreed to terms on a five-year deal for nearly $31 million to remain with the Miami Dolphins. Agent Drew Rosenhaus says Friday the contact includes $12.5 million guaranteed. Hartline would have become an unrestricted free agent Tuesday but wanted to remain with the team that drafted him in 2009.|||||||
Hartline led Miami last year with 74 receptions for 1,083 yards, both career highs, but caught only one touchdown pass. Hartline has 183 career receptions and six scores. Landing a top receiver for quarterback Ryan Tannehill remains the Dolphins' No. 1 offseason priority. Their wideouts combined for only three touchdown catches in 2012.
Hartline is active for the Miami Dolphins against Buffalo after being limited in practice this week because of a back injury.|||||||
Hartline had been listed as questionable.
The Miami Dolphins could be without both starting receivers Sunday against Buffalo. Brian Hartline and Davone Bess, who have combined for nearly half of Miami's receptions, missed practice Thursday with back injuries. Bess sat out Sunday's win over Jacksonville, and Hartline was hurt in that game.|||||||
If neither plays, quarterback Ryan Tannehill's options at wide receiver will be Marlon Moore, rookie Rishard Matthews, newcomer Armon Binns and converted running back Marcus Thigpen. The foursome has combined for 13 catches with the Dolphins this year.
Hartline caught five passes for 84 yards in Sunday's loss to the Patriots.|||||||
This was the first time in four games Hartline has posted at least 80 receiving yards.
Hartline caught eight passes for 107 yards against the Colts on Sunday.|||||||
With 662 yards on 71 targets this season, Hartline continues to be a solid flex or WR No. 3 in most fantasy leagues.
